Quick ? about I6's and HEI wiring - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

**CPNE** · 11-05-2004, 04:56 PM

I have an HEI from a 77 Nova that I'm installing on my 250 six. It has the external coil (not integrated into cap). My question is how do I wire it as it does not have a spade marked battery on the coil as on the V8 version. In short:

Which spade terminal on the coil (as you face the block from the RH side) does the 12v lead go to? Is it the rear left spade or rear right spade? The rear right has a plastic tab on it that aligns the harness from the HEI pick up, so the standard connector won't slde down on it. Also, does this need to be grounded in any special way?

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vtblazer · 11-05-2004, 07:10 PM

Your using an HEI?! So it must have been stock then?

MOTHERTRUCKERS · 11-05-2004, 08:07 PM

Jeff call me tomorrow toll free if nobody answers on the board, I have divorced coils on a couple of 292's at the shop.

**CPNE** · 11-07-2004, 10:58 AM

Thanks Ed, I got it wired and it runs great!

VTBlazer, touche

Here is a pic of the engine. It has PS and will have the correct air cleaner assembly for the booster clearance too

Tx Firefighter · 11-07-2004, 11:05 AM

Mechanic's hand soap like Goop or Gojo will clean those plug wires to to look like new.

**CPNE** · 11-07-2004, 11:08 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tx Firefighter

Mechanic's hand soap like Goop or Gojo will clean those plug wires to to look like new.

I was happy it ran at this point, but thanks for the tip. There's a lot left to do

11-05-2004, 04:56 PM	#1
CPNE Resident Curmudgeon Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: NH Posts: 6,662	Quick ? about I6's and HEI wiring I have an HEI from a 77 Nova that I'm installing on my 250 six. It has the external coil (not integrated into cap). My question is how do I wire it as it does not have a spade marked battery on the coil as on the V8 version. In short: Which spade terminal on the coil (as you face the block from the RH side) does the 12v lead go to? Is it the rear left spade or rear right spade? The rear right has a plastic tab on it that aligns the harness from the HEI pick up, so the standard connector won't slde down on it. Also, does this need to be grounded in any special way? Pics Attached Images __________________ Currently on or near the homestead: 67 Chevy SWB 2WD stepside 350/3 on tree (Pat's) 67 GMC SWB 2WD Fleet 402/auto (Brian's under construction) 67 Chevy 3/4 ton 2WD 402/auto (Business Hauler) 67 Chevy 1 ton dually 2WD 396/4 speed (Former business hauler, Needs TLC) 68 Chevy 1/2 ton Suburban 2WD 250 six/3 on tree (Brian's Needs TLC) 70 Chevy 3/4 ton 4WD 350/4 speed (Pat's - Disguised as a 68 GMC) 71 Chevy SWB stepside (Crushed by tree - parts donor) 72 Chevy 3/4 ton 4WD (Parts donor) 72 Chevy 3/4 ton 4WD Suburban (Parts Donor) 72 GMC 3/4 ton 4WD 292 six/4 speed (Mine - Disguised as a 67 GMC) 81 GMC 4WD Dually Dump Body 350/4 speed (Business Hauler) 82 Camaro Z/28 355/Super T-10 (Pat's toy) 93 Caprice 9C1 (Brian's Cop Car) 02 Toyota Camry (Reliable but a souless steel and plastic hulk) 2011 2SS RS Camaro M6 Factory Hurst Shifter Maybe I need to sell some of this crap Yet another Bozo with a sawz-all

11-05-2004, 08:07 PM	#3
MOTHERTRUCKERS Registered User Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: BRADENTON FLA Posts: 3,269	Jeff call me tomorrow toll free if nobody answers on the board, I have divorced coils on a couple of 292's at the shop. __________________ Rest in Peace Ed. Thanks for all the good times.

11-07-2004, 10:58 AM	#4
CPNE Resident Curmudgeon Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: NH Posts: 6,662	Thanks Ed, I got it wired and it runs great! VTBlazer, touche Here is a pic of the engine. It has PS and will have the correct air cleaner assembly for the booster clearance too Attached Images __________________ Currently on or near the homestead: 67 Chevy SWB 2WD stepside 350/3 on tree (Pat's) 67 GMC SWB 2WD Fleet 402/auto (Brian's under construction) 67 Chevy 3/4 ton 2WD 402/auto (Business Hauler) 67 Chevy 1 ton dually 2WD 396/4 speed (Former business hauler, Needs TLC) 68 Chevy 1/2 ton Suburban 2WD 250 six/3 on tree (Brian's Needs TLC) 70 Chevy 3/4 ton 4WD 350/4 speed (Pat's - Disguised as a 68 GMC) 71 Chevy SWB stepside (Crushed by tree - parts donor) 72 Chevy 3/4 ton 4WD (Parts donor) 72 Chevy 3/4 ton 4WD Suburban (Parts Donor) 72 GMC 3/4 ton 4WD 292 six/4 speed (Mine - Disguised as a 67 GMC) 81 GMC 4WD Dually Dump Body 350/4 speed (Business Hauler) 82 Camaro Z/28 355/Super T-10 (Pat's toy) 93 Caprice 9C1 (Brian's Cop Car) 02 Toyota Camry (Reliable but a souless steel and plastic hulk) 2011 2SS RS Camaro M6 Factory Hurst Shifter Maybe I need to sell some of this crap Yet another Bozo with a sawz-all

11-07-2004, 11:05 AM	#5
Tx Firefighter Watch out for your cornhole ! Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Azle, Texas Posts: 14,162	Mechanic's hand soap like Goop or Gojo will clean those plug wires to to look like new. __________________ I'm on the Instagram- @Gearhead_Kevin

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11-05-2004, 07:10 PM	#2
vtblazer Registered User Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Central Vermont Posts: 8,537	Your using an HEI?! So it must have been stock then?



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